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Word Counter

Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs in real time, plus an estimated reading time. Useful for essays, SEO content and social posts.

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How to use the Word Counter

Type or paste your text into the box.
Counts for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs update live.
Check the estimated reading time for your content.
Edit freely — the statistics recalculate as you go.

Privacy: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your input is never sent to, received by, or stored on any server — there are no uploads and no tracking of what you enter.

About Word Counter

What it counts

As you type or paste, the tool tallies words, total characters, characters excluding spaces, sentences and paragraphs — instantly, with no button to press.

Reading time

Reading time is estimated at about 200 words per minute, the average for adult silent reading. It's a quick gauge for blog posts and scripts.

Privacy

Your text stays in the browser. Nothing is sent anywhere, so it's safe for drafts and confidential writing.

Frequently asked questions

How is a "word" defined?

Any run of non-whitespace characters, which matches how most word processors count.

What reading speed is used?

About 200 words per minute; adjust mentally for technical text, which reads slower.

Is there a character limit?

No hard limit — it handles large documents, bounded only by your device's memory.